Shredded Cheese Recall Affects Thousands Across The Country

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for more than 260,000 cases of shredded cheese sold across 31 states and Puerto Rico, including products that may be available in Wyoming grocery stores. The recall was initiated by Great Lakes Cheese Co. due to the potential presence of metal fragments in the cheese, which could pose a risk to consumers.

The affected shredded cheeses are sold under private-label store brands at major retailers such as Target, Walmart, and Aldi—stores with locations throughout Wyoming. Products included in the recall range from mozzarella and Italian-style shredded cheese to pizza-style blends, as well as combinations like mozzarella and provolone or mozzarella and parmesan. These products are commonly used in family meals, such as pizzas, ca